Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency Program - 12-Month Full-Time

Program Type: Professional education and certification program for chaplaincy

Duration: 12 months, 3 units of CPE

Start Date: Early September to late August

Geographic Scope:

• Springfield, MO
• St. Louis, MO
• Ardmore, OK
• Extended units and summer intensive available throughout Mercy health system in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas

Focus Areas:

• Spiritual formation and integration
• Awareness of self and others
• Relational dynamics
• Spiritual care interventions
• Professional development

Program Intended For:

• Anyone seeking professional board-certification as a chaplain
• Those entering educator CPE program
• Faith community spiritual care specialists
• Ordained, professed, licensed and lay persons

Education:

• Preference given to students with at least 36 hours of theological education toward a master's degree
• May consider applicants with equivalent combination of mentoring and experience according to faith tradition that meets board certification standards

Experience:

• Must have one prequalifying CPE Unit (ACPE preferred)

Work Authorization:

• Must be fully authorized to work in chosen jurisdiction when applying
• Mercy does not provide visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits:

• Stipend provided
• Benefits included (participants considered Mercy caregivers)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued and applicable to holidays, sick days, and vacations

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Continue between units and over holidays

Application Process:

• Accepted year-round
• Considered in order received
• Interviews begin in January
• Programs close when full
• Application fee: $50 (non-refundable)

Contact Information:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 417-820-2770
• Address: 14528 S. Outer Forty, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017

Application Process

1. Submit Application
   • Applications accepted year-round
   • Reviewed in order received
   • Application fee: $50 (non-refundable)
2. Interview
   • Interviews begin in January
3. Selection and Enrollment
   • Upon selection, place $100 non-refundable holding fee (deducted from tuition)
   • Holding fee: $100 (non-refundable)
4. Financial Arrangements
   • Tuition: $650 per unit
   • Payment due at beginning of respective unit
   • Financial payment plans may be arranged in advance with CPE program coordinator and faculty approval
5. Required Prerequisites Before Application
   • Meet education requirements (36+ hours theological education or equivalent)
   • Complete one prequalifying CPE Unit (ACPE preferred)
   • Verify work authorization in jurisdiction

Note: Programs close when full; applications accepted on rolling basis.